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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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