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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)