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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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