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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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