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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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