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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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