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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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