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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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