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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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