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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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