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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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