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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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