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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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