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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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