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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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