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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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