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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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