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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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