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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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