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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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