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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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