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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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