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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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