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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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