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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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