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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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