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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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