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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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