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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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