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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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