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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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