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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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