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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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