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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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