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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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