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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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