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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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