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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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