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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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