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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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