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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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