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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with 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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