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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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