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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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