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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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