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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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