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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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