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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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