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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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