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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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