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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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