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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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