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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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