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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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