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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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