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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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