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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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