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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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