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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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