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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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