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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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