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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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