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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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