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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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