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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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