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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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