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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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