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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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