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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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