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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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