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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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