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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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