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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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