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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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