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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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