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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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