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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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