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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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