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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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