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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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