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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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