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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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