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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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