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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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