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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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