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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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