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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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