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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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