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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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