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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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