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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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