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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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