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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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