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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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