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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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