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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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