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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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