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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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