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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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