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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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