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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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