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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important 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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