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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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