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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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