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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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