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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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