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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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