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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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