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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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