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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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