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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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