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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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