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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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