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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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