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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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