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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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