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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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