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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources