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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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