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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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