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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different 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 educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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