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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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