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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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