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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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