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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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