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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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