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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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