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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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