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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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