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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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