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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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