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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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