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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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