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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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