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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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