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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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