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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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