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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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