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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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