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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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