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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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