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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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