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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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