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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important 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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