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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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