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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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