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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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