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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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