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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the 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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