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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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