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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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