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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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