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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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