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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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