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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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