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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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