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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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