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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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