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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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