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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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