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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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