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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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