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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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