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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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