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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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