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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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