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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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