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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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