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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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