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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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