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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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