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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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