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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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