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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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