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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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