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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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