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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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