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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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