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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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