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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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