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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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