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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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