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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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