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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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