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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping 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 discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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