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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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