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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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