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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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