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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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