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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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