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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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