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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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