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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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