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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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