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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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