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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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