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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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