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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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