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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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