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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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