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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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