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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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