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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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