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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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