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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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