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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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