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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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