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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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