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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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