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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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