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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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