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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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