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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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