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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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