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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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