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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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