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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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