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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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