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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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