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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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