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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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