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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education