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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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