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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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