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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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