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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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