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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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