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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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