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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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