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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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