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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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