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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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