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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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