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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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