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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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