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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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