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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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