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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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