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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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