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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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