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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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