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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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