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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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