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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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