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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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