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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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