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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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