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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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