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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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