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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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