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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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