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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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