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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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