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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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