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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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