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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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