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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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