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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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