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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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