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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines 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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