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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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