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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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