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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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