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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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