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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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