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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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