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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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