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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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