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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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