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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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