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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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