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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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