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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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