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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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