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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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