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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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