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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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