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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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