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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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