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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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