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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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