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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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