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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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