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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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