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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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