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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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