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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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