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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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