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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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