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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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