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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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