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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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