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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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