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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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