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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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