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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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