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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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