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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants 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 we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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