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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores 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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