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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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