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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key 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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