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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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