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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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