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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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