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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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