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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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