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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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