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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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