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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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