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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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