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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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