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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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