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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand 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 topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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