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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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