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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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