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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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