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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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