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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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