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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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