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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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