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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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