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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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