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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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