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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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