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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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