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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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