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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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