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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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