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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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