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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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