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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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