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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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