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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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