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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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