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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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