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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new 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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