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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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