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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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