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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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