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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended 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 participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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