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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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