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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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