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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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