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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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