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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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