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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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