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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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