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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing 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 exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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