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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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