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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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