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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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