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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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