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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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