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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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