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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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