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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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