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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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