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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key 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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