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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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