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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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