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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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