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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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