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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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