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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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