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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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