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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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