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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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