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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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