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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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