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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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