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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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