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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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