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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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