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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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