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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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