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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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