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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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