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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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