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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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