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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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