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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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