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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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