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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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