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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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