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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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