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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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