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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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