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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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