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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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