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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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