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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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