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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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