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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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