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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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