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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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