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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major 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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