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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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