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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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