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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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