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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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