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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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