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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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