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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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