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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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