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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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