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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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