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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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