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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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