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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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