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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the 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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