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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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