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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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