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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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