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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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