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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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