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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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