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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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