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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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