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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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