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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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