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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What 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 participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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