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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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