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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews 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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