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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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