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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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