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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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