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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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