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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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