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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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