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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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