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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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