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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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