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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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