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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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