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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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