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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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