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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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