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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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