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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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