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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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