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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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