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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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