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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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