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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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