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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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