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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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