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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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