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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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