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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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