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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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