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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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