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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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