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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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