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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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