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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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