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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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