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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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