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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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