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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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