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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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