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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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