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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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