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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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