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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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