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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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