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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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