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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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