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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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