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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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