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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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