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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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