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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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