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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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