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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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