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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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