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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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