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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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