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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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