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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key 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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