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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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