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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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