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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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