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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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