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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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