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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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