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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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