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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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