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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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