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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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