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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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