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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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