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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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