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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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