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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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