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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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