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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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