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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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