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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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