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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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