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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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