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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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