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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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