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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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