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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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