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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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