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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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