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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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