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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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