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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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