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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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