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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with 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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