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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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